Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Memphis-Shelby County Schools?

Accepted Answer

Memphis-Shelby County Schools pays a median H-1B salary of $56,797 for sponsored positions, with an average of $57,938. The average prevailing wage across Memphis-Shelby County Schools's filings is $52,179. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.

Question 2

What is a prevailing wage determination?

Accepted Answer

A prevailing wage determination (PWD) is a wage rate set by the Department of Labor for a specific occupation and geographic area. Before filing an LCA, employers request a PWD from the DOL, which surveys wage data to determine what workers in similar roles are typically paid in that location. H-1B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage or the actual wage paid to other employees in the same role, whichever is higher. The prevailing wage column in the table above shows the DOL-determined floor for each position.

Question 3

How does Memphis-Shelby County Schools pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Memphis-Shelby County Schools's average offered wage is $57,938, compared to an average prevailing wage of $52,179 across its filings. When a company pays above the prevailing wage, it indicates the offered salary exceeds the DOL-determined market rate for the occupation and area. The salary table above shows both the offered and prevailing wages for each individual filing.

Question 4

What are H-1B wage levels I through IV?

Accepted Answer

The DOL sets prevailing wages at four levels: Level I (Entry) at the 17th percentile, Level II (Qualified) at the 34th percentile, Level III (Experienced) at the 50th percentile, and Level IV (Expert) at the 67th percentile. These levels reflect the complexity of the job duties and experience required. The prevailing wage is specific to each occupation (SOC code) and metropolitan statistical area. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions.

Question 5

What is the H-1B salary requirement?

Accepted Answer

There is no single minimum salary for H-1B visas. Employers must pay the higher of the actual wage (what they pay other employees in the same role) or the prevailing wage determined by the DOL for the specific occupation and geographic area. The prevailing wage varies by job, location, and wage level. A Level I software engineer in a small metro area will have a very different floor than a Level IV software engineer in San Francisco or New York.

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Classroom Teacher - Mathematics	32	$45,965	$54,776	$58,856
Classroom Teacher - Secondary Mathematics	6	$50,000	$57,540	$74,899
Classroom Teacher - High School Mathematics	5	$50,811	$57,832	$61,129
Classroom Teacher	4	$50,811	$58,855	$58,855
Classroom Teacher - Information Technology	3	$57,000	$57,000	$80,899
Hb-Grade 9-12 Math Teacher	2	$60,060	$65,187	$70,314
Manager Decision Analytics & Information Management	2	$92,769	$92,769	$92,769
Cte-Stem Classroom Teacher	2	$56,000	$56,916	$57,832
Classroom Teacher/ Mathematics 4-9 & 7-12 Grade	2	$50,811	$50,811	$50,811
Classroom Teacher - Mathematics Algebra	2	$51,947	$54,474	$57,000
Grade 9-12 Math Teacher	2	$55,793	$56,813	$57,832
Associate - It Support Analyst	2	$64,260	$64,260	$64,260
Classroom Teacher (Math 9-12)	2	$54,776	$55,786	$56,797
Classroom Teacher/ Mathematics 7-12 Grade	1	$50,811	$50,811	$50,811
Digital Service Support Associate	1	$52,354	$52,354	$52,354
Graduation Coach	1	$60,060	$60,060	$60,060
High School Biology Teacher	1	$56,797	$56,797	$56,797
High School Math Teacher	1	$62,233	$62,233	$62,233
Senior Hr Data Analyst	1	$83,232	$83,232	$83,232
Spanish Teacher - Prek-5th Initiative	1	$45,970	$45,970	$45,970

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Memphis, Tennessee	82	$45,965	$56,581	$92,769
Germantown, Tennessee	3	$47,000	$56,797	$70,314
Cordova, Tennessee	2	$57,832	$66,366	$74,899

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